Hi all, I had a chance to see the prototype. The researchers make a compelling case for their machine. See the details in my blog post at the below link. https://techesoterica.com/a-date-with-an-indigenous-haptic-smartwatch/ Pranav
-----Original Message----- From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> On Behalf Of Maruti Paramwad Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:19 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] IIT Kanpur designs smart watch for the blind I didn't mean to say that everyone can buy an Apple Watch, all I had to say is why do we need special things all the time. Sent from my iPhone > On 08-Jun-2022, at 1:23 PM, Satguru Rathi <tarannumra...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Agree with ajay but there are a few affordable watches too, on the Android > side at least and we do not yet know the cost of this product so debating its > affordability is perhaps too early. On the other side, Asif sir is also > right; Stakeholder should be consulted prior to understanding problem > statement and reaching for a solution. > > > Best, > > Satguru. > >> On 6/8/2022 12:47 PM, 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via AccessIndia wrote: >> Hi Ajay, >> while I welcome innovation; Stakeholder should be consulted prior to >> understanding problem statement. >> I am not sure whether relevant stakeholders were consulted to >> understand the problem which they proposed to solve. >> Yes, I agree with you Apple watch is expensive and mostly out of >> affoardibility range. >> cheers. >> Asif >> >>> On 6/7/22, Ajay Minocha <ajayminoc...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Well, I beg to disagree. >>> Firstly, not everybuddy can afford Apple watch and secondly, a >>> successful product is the result of many innovations/ iterations. >>> The first step to solve an issue is an innovative idea, you can't >>> really expect it to stand up to a commercial product in the first >>> design iteration itself. >>> On the contrary, we must appreciate the researchers/ innovators who >>> choose to address any of the painpoints of the disability community >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ajay >>> >>> On 06/06/2022, Maruti Paramwad <mparam...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> I am also enjoying my apple watch. Why we need special thinks every time? >>>> We >>>> don’t want specific products. We want improvement in accessibility. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On 06-Jun-2022, at 12:24 PM, 'Mohammed Asif Iqbal (IN)' via >>>>> AccessIndia <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Absolutely agree. >>>>> Perhaps this is result of not consulting the community prior to >>>>> designing the same. >>>>> I am blind runner and enjoy apple watch which provides me >>>>> seamlessly all data related to running while I am running. >>>>> Thanks and regards >>>>> Asif >>>>> >>>>>> On 6/6/22, Khandu Bhandare <bhandarekhand...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> they should focus on required things. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/6/22, Satguru Rathi <tarannumra...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> But do we really need those? There are almost accessible >>>>>>> smartwatches on both Ios and Android. Apple watches are >>>>>>> completely accessible like their other products and there are >>>>>>> WearOS watches too, which are mostly accessible with the screen >>>>>>> readers. I own a Tickwatch E3 which is completely accessible and >>>>>>> provides me all the information which this newly developed watch >>>>>>> can provide so why would I spend my money on a product which >>>>>>> stands out and make me feel special in a way I don't want to. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Satguru. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/4/2022 7:47 PM, techsavi.shan...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>> I can say that this is a positive sign towards the assistive >>>>>>>> technology. >>>>>>>> Unfortunately these innovations don’t reach in the market for >>>>>>>> people use. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This email I d is used only for list subscriptions. >>>>>>>> Thanks and regards. >>>>>>>> Shankar.C >>>>>>>> For offline comminucations please reach-out on below shared details. >>>>>>>> Mobile/whatsapp: 7795927572. >>>>>>>> Email: shanka...@tech-accessibility.in. >>>>>>>> Website: www.tech-accessibility.in. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: Harish <har...@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2022 1:06 PM >>>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>>>> concerning the disabled. <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>>> Subject: [AI] IIT Kanpur designs smart watch for the blind >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-kanpur >>>>>>>> -develops-haptic-smart-watch-for-the-blind-and-the-visually-imp >>>>>>>> aired-1955424-2022-05-28 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Disclaimer: >>>>>>> 1. 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